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Further review of CCAMLR tagging programmes

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Document Number:
WG-FSA-13/54
Author(s):
S. Parker and J. Fenaughty (New Zealand)
Submitted By:
Approved By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
Abstract

We review tagging protocol changes made in 2012/13 and provide further recommendations to improve the quality of collected tagging programme data, and conduct research to improve effective tag releases and recoveries. We also provide a tagging training module to inform vessel observers and crew on tagging procedures.